1. CHAPTER 6
GENRE

2. genre
Classification of organisms into groups; trends and motifs that characterize a given narrative
Standardization
Differentiation

3. Genre conventions Character types Setting Narrative patterns Themes
Visuals

4. Teen humor CONVENTIONS ensemble of idealized teenage characters
high school setting
characters might embody some stereotype
humorous aspects of “coming of age” and slapstick humor

5. romance
Young Romance title “designed for the more adult reader of comics”
CONVENTION–narrative problematic (challenge that must be overcome before the happy ending can come)
Rarely provided more than traditional role models

6. FUNNY ANIMALS Anthropomorphism–endowing animals with human qualities
CONVENTION–using [nonflattering] human qualities to enlighten readers about the human condition

7. horror
Picks at collective uneasiness with unknown–Tales from the Crypt
Excessive violence and gore prompted Comics Code
CONVENTIONS
insertion of supernatural into the commonplace
element of suspense
a host/narrator with a sense of humor